With the Ryder Cup on its way to Wales in 2010, more and more golf enthusiasts are discovering the game and the courses available within Neath Port Talbot.
Neath Port Talbot has a great variety of golf courses with breathtaking and with spectacular views over Swansea Bay, the Vale of Neath and the Brecon Beacons.
Whatever your handicap or ability there are many courses to choose from. Most clubs welcome guests if contacted in advance.
Corus Golf Course
Location: The Course, Groes, Port Talbot
Brief Description:
The British Steel Golf Course would be an excellent and challenging course for those who are big on golf, as with many of its nine holes are guarded by bunkers and also come into play with water. It would be perfect for newcomers to try and improve their game and golfing skills
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Contact: Secretary, Mr.D.Wilkinson on 01639 871111
Earlswood Golf Course
Location: Jersey Marine, Neath
Brief Description:
The Earlswood Golf Course has plenty of interesting holes to challenge the enthusiastic golfers. The 14th hole is just one example of the many challenges that will be faced on this course, for the 14th you must carry out a full 150 yards to research the fairway below.
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Contact: Secretary, Mrs.D.Goatcher on 01792 812198
Glynneath Golf Club
Location: PenyCraig, Pontneathvaughan, Glynneath
Brief Description:
The Glynneath Golf Club is located within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The views of the mountains and vales surrounding this course are splendid. The course provides many challenges. This course is suggested to be a hilly course, however it is reasonably flat with some moderate slopes.
Website:
www.glynneathgolfclub.co.uk
Contact: Secretary on 01639 720452
Lakeside Golf Course
Location: Margam, Port Talbot
Brief Description:
Lakeside is the perfect golf course for both beginners and experienced golfers. For the beginners there are plenty of par threes for them to challenge themselves instead of the long, drawn out par fives which could knock their confidence. Both the beginners and experienced golfers have the novelty of going out on to the green and trying their hardest to get a birdie with the challenges of the pars.
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Contact: Gwyn Hanbury on 01639 899959
Neath Golf Course
Location: Cadoxton, Neath
Brief Description:
The Neath Golf Course has superb and extensive surrounding views over looking the Bristol Channel and the Brecon Mountains and the air is exhilarating. The Golf Club has many facilities such as: - Trolley hire, changing rooms, practise facilities, showers, a Pro-shop, putting area and also buggy hire.
Website:
www.neathgolfclub.co.uk
Contact: Alan Jefford, Secretary on 01639 643615
Pontardawe Golf Course
Location: Pontardawe, Swansea
Brief Description:
The Pontardawe golf course is up on a mountain and is semi-parkland. The course is just over 6101 yards, with 18 holes and a par of 70. This golf course will give the golfers a good challenge and also offers spectacular panoramic views which will be a nice treat for the golfers.
Website:
www.pontardawegolfclub.co.uk
Contact: Nigel Bowden on 01792 863118
Swansea Bay Golf Course
Location: Jersey Marine, Neath
Brief Description:
The Swansea Bay golf course provides entertaining rounds and challenges for all golfers. There are many characteristics in this course that will bring a smile to the face such as the par four 5th that dogs-legs left towards the green, the long 12th which requires a decision whether to try and carry the stream some 200 yards from the tee and the best of all is the grandstand finish.
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Contact: Secretary, Mrs. D. Goatcher on 01792 812198
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